Coordinated Care Therapists in Spokane, WA

I work with an eclectic approach to therapy. By forming a strong, therapeutic alliance the client and counselor embark on a journey toward shared treatment goals. My theoretical approach to counseling enlists pieces of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and interpersonal psychotherapy. With evidence-based treatment practices, the client can learn new methods of coping with mental health distress. One main area of focus is the treatment of trauma. Too often, clients have attended counseling with no relief of symptoms and have revealed that the trauma they experienced was unaddressed. As a Certified Trauma Specialist, I am passionate about helping clients heal from traumatic experiences.

I am a compassionate and culturally attuned therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their path to healing and personal growth. With a background rooted in trauma-informed care, I recognize the profound impact of life experiences on mental health.

Are you facing something in your life that makes you feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or just stuck? Sometimes we know we don’t feel our best, but don’t know what to change to feel better and this can impact our day-to-day performance. Do you want to feel more balanced and confident? Let's connect! My name is Karina and I have my Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree. As a previous Division 1 track runner, I specialize in working with athletes and have my CMPC certification. I also specialize in anxiety and trauma work with teens and adults.

I provide counseling services for children, youth, young adults, adults and families. I utilize a variety of orientations, methods and techniques, based on what is most appropriate for my clients at any given time. Together with clients I explore their unique selves, including their thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal is to accompany them on their healing journey towards empowerment, greater self-awareness, knowledge and hope. I also aim to assist clients in identifying how their life experiences have helped make them the person they are and to recognize areas where they may have gotten stuck.

Hi and welcome! My name is Vanessa Richardson, I am a therapist who brings compassion and sincerity to the therapeutic process. To reach me it is best to text the office line and someone will get back to you ASAP. My professional background includes working with couples, individuals, families, special education population, extensive experience in working with families building upon their natural support along with individuals and couples from all different walks of life. I gained my experience in the clinical field working in a high-school setting, and community mental health outreach program.

It is in relationships that we experience healing and change. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, valued, and supported as we journey together in the work that you have decided to do. Taking the first step to reach out and ask for help can be difficult and finding the right person you can trust is crucial to improved mental wellness.

I am passionate about Sports Performance Therapy and have training and experience to implement sports psychology skills and techniques with athletes of all ages and levels in order to effectively identify, address, and resolve their struggles with performance and overall mental health issues. Using motivators such as meaning and purpose, my goal is for clients to feel and perform at their best – not just in their given sport, but also in their relationships and life concerns. I guide clients on relaxation techniques, positive self-talk, and their discovery of tools to cope with the pressures of competition, relationships, and life.

I work with client to help them process and move forward from stress, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, etc. I primary work with youth between the ages of 3-17 on a variety of issues including body image, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

My ideal client may be navigating a myriad of emotional challenges, from managing overwhelming emotions, to grappling with trauma, attachment issues, or seeking assistance with gender transition. Their goals are to gain deeper understanding of themselves, establish healthier relationships, and enhance emotional well-being. As a queer therapist, I particularly encourage individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these complex issues.

At Muddy Lotus Wellness & Therapy I believe in the power of metaphor and symbolism to make sense of life. Just as a lotus flower uses mud to grow, we as individuals are capable of using the mud to flourish as well. It's my hope that I can provide an environment where you feel safe and heard so you can grow, dream and heal. I identify with what Carl R. Rogers said. “The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”

I enjoy working with clients who are looking to belong as themselves and experience their lives more fully in the present, coming in with diverse identities and neurotypes (LGBTQIA2S+, Autism and ADHD). In sessions we will work together to build a safe relational context for growing and exploring your relationship with your whole self. We might use expressive arts therapy like visual and tactile arts, somatic based approaches like EMDR, yoga, meditation, breathwork, movement and dance, or use more cognitive strategies for problem solving and developing new ways of thinking and engaging your strengths.

Our patient's want freedom. They want to reclaim their dignity and restore life balance. Our staff are proficient in a variety of different approaches such as CBT, Affirmative Therapy, DBT, and EMDR. Our areas of practice including substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, major depressive disorder, trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar type 1 and 2, couples, PTSD, children, teens, and many LGBTQ related needs. We also proudly offer medication management for our community members.

If you struggle with anxiety, stress, trauma and depression I can help. I use recent techniques learned from Neurobiology, Neuropscyhology research and Bio-Acoustic Sound Medicine that provide immediate relief. I have 31 years experience and bring that knowledge to make sure that you leave the first session with tools that help. There is no need to continue to feel stressed and overwhelmed any longer. I focus on building your self awareness and ability to control how you react to stress through becoming mindful of your needs and thought process and applying tools that work.

I provide hope when life is challenging. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in treating women and young adults. I have a diversity of experience working with all ages in a variety of settings. I work with clients to set treatment goals and assist them in achieving their goals.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and offer individual sessions. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, polyamory, and gender assessments for hormone and/or surgery letters. I also treat a wide variety of other mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, personality disorders, bipolar, and more.

With over 30 years of experience in providing mental health services, my approach integrates varied perspectives in supporting people in finding relief from emotional and relational pain. Symptoms are often expressing deeper experiences that have wounded your sense of trust in yourself, in others, in life in general, and may have left you struggling with knowing your own sense of meaning, purpose, and hope. You deserve an authentic, compassionate, safe, and hopeful place to reflect, and to seek help and healing. I am committed to providing effective, genuine, and meaningful help primarily to adults and teens.

I started my career working in community mental health where I provided group and individual therapy for both children and adults. I've worked with people dealing with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and more. While I haven't chosen a niche just yet, I have developed a passion for helping people feel empowered and helping people heal from trauma.

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Do you feel that life has gotten so much harder the past few years? Is it difficult for you to slow down and relax? Do you constantly feel pressured to try harder or be perfect? Does your brain constantly replay the most difficult moments of your life? The endless pressure to find our purpose and be good enough can lead to feelings of worry, fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, avoidance and isolation. These feelings can be overwhelming and leave us feeling disconnected from people and activities that matter the most to us. My objective is to support you in slowing down, finding moments of relief and reconnecting with what’s important.